Birth of Afrobeat
Synopsis
In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What Goes Up' with American band, Chicago Afrobeat Project. During their time together, Allen recounts how he and partner, late music legend, Fela Kuti, created the Afrobeat genre in Lagos, Nigeria. This hybrid live-action/animated film is a snapshot illustrating Tony Allen's story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Opiyo Okeyo
- Original Title
- Birth of Afrobeat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Rest in Beats
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Opiyo Okeyo
Opiyo Okeyo
Opiyo Okeyo, David Glines, Eric Trosset
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Opiyo Okeyo
Director
Opiyo Okeyo
Producer
David Glines
Producer
Eric Trosset
Producer
Opiyo Okeyo
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What is Birth of Afrobeat about?
In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What Goes Up' with American band, Chicago Afrobeat Project. During their time together, Allen recounts how he and partner, late music legend, Fela Kuti, created the Afrobeat genre in Lagos, Nigeria. This hybrid live-action/animated film is a snapshot illustrating Tony Allen's story.
Who directed Birth of Afrobeat?
Birth of Afrobeat was directed by Opiyo Okeyo.
Who stars in Birth of Afrobeat?
The principal cast of Birth of Afrobeat includes Tony Allen.
When was Birth of Afrobeat released and how long is it?
Birth of Afrobeat was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 7m.